Private beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews of Cottage Rental Agency - Seaside, Florida

Cottage Rental Agency - Seaside, Florida
2311 E County Highway 30A, Seaside, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ken C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty Dated Destination
Loved our time in Seaside but the property was dirty. I sent two emails stating the issue and the fact that I did not want to leave a review. Two weeks later and still no contact back from Cottage Rental. Come on guys - you are better organization than that....
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome small cottage in Seaside!
Great small cottage for a couple wanting to be close to everything in Seaside! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
There was an issue with the bed, but they fixed it right away. Beautiful location, beautiful cottage to stay in ~
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Kristan C on 13 Nov 2020
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your stay & we hope to have the opportunity of hosting you again in the future!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived after hours while it was dark outside. I had a hard time finding the actual unit I rented. No one explained how that property was divided, or where the actual unit I rented was located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from CRA on 17 Nov 2019
Thank you for your recent reservation. We appreciate your business and value you as our guest.

10/10 Excellent

Doris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
N/a
The internet was an issue. Wasn’t able to use my Wifi devices because the main house was also using this same router. Caused an issue with data plans on my phones . Suggest a stronger router
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jordan, arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cottages very close to beach
We had a small cottage but was very clean. Checked in early. Lots of things to do in the town as well as on property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Response from Cottage Rental Agency - Seaside, Florida on 28 Jun 2017
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Cottage review..."The Sista"
We really enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were perfect for our needs and very clean and well supplied and decorated. We would recommend this to any couple looking to get away.

10/10 Excellent

Christian E.

Very cute and cozy!
The cottage was decorated well and very comfortable for a couple or a family with small children
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Sophie, Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, Needs improvements
Cottage Rental Agency did a wonderful job. Our location for the condo was great but the furniture was very old and dated. It has enough positive so that we enjoyed our trip but all the furniture needs to be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Response from Cottage Rental Agency - Seaside, Florida on 28 Jun 2017
Thank you for your very thoughtful review. We will address the furniture with the cottage homeowner based on your review, so thank you again!

6/10 Okay

Kayla C.

Cute cottage but the rental agency is a pain to deal with.
We enjoyed the cottage, other than the bed being broken and very uncomfortable, but in their defense we didn't report it. Initially Amanda Nelson the manager tried to have us stay in a one room place, with only a bed- no kitchen or living area. It was very difficult to get the rental switched, even though this isn't the type rental I payed for. Everything was difficult relating to the rental agency- terrible customer service. Beware & rent with caution.

2/10 Terrible

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You wear a booking at watercolors through hotels.cyou wear a booking at watercolors through Hotels.com
I paid a little more to ensure that I would have a nicer cottage. My husband and I were put in a very very small efficiency that was the size of a large closet. It's called Sienna. Thought I was being charge 175 a night was charged almost 300 a night. I was told that since I booked on Hotels.com I was stuck with this room. Uncomfortable double bed above a store. Would never book with Hotels.com for Watercolors again. It is very apparent that they take advantage of Hotel.com customers. Water colors is a wonderful place but beware of booking through Hotels.com. I felt taken advantage of by the cottage rental agency. I was given the runaround no one would help or take responsibility for the booking. My room was advertised as a one bedroom it was an outdated effiviency closet. Did you have a cost with almost twice what was advertised in the room who has less than a fourth of what was advertised.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a cottage
Thought we had booked a small cottage "standard cottage" instead it was a very small studio over a store. It was so small we had to take turns moving around the room.

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful community
We had a wonderful time. You can walk to shopping,dining or ride your bike.
Response from General Manager on 11 Jan 2017
Hi Joann, Thanks for staying with us. We work hard to make our guests happy and appreciate your feedback! Cottage Rental Agency

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorable!!
Love love love this place. Super adorable cottage with everything you need for a perfect vacation. We will be back!!!
Response from Cottage Rental Agency on 11 Jan 2017
HI, Thanks for staying with us. We work hard to make our guests happy and appreciate your feedback! Cottage Rental Agency

10/10 Excellent

John, St. Petersburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seaside in February
I had a great time -relaxing atmosphere - think tank escape and water. Weather was ideal.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Seaside is great place to see
The pricing was very deceptive.. We got a special $98 a night BUT EXTRA CHARGES where $110 per day making this little room over $200

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Condition of condo was a little dated but was comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Beba, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Seaside Experience
Sweet Magnolia II cottage was perfect! It was spotless, well maintained, comfortable and convenient. We enjoyed the bikes, the front swing, and the screened porch. It was a perfect get-a-way!

4/10 Poor

Mark, Birmingham, AL

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location but rude staff ruined it for me
We arrived around 1:30 and asked if we could check-in early. I wouldn't mind if they said the room wouldn't be ready but they said they were cleaning it now and it would be ready shortly. Based on this we waited around instead of going to the beach. Two hours later they called and said the room was ready. It was hard to find because it is behind another house on the street. The house had a car parked in front of it's sign so we ended up driving around the block. The path to the house is dimly lit and partially blocked by bikes. They didn't tell us the room was upstairs so we tried the code they gave us and it worked on the downstairs door. This room did not have a refrigerator as shown on our reservation so I called the rental agency to ask about it. She said that since we booked through Expedia we would have to take it up with them. Apparently she told someone else this in her office who realized the mistake and a nice man showed up shortly thereafter to explain that we were supposed to be in the top room. We repacked and moved. The new room did have what we expected. The bed was nice. The shower is tiny but had good water pressure. The room came with access to a private beach which was a short walk. The weather was perfect and the water was calm and seaweed free which was nice.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Winchester, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach Bungalow Great Weekend Getaway!
My husband and I were traveling for a wedding at Santa Rosa Beach. The Beach Bungalow was the perfect place for us to stay! It was so refreshing not to be at a typical hotel. The gentleman at check in was so kind! He knew we had traveled all day and gave us some great restaurant ideas of places we could go without getting back into the car! Also 2 complimentary bottles of wine and beach bag filled with goodies! We loved being across the street from the most beautiful beach (bring your own beach chairs for short visits, not worth the rental) and the adult pool was fantastic. It was a short visit but worth the extra you pay in the taxes and fees. The area has great restaurants and cute shops and you can walk to everything!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice close to beach
Friendly Staff, great service ..took good care of us .. very pleased overall.

8/10 Good

louis, Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Long weekend in February a perfect birthday gift
To celebrate turning 60, my husband and I rented a small guest cottage for 2 at Seaside, the home of years of vacations with our three sons and now their wives. We have stayed in numerous properties in Seaside, but having our own little 2-story, 2 room cottage was a rare treat. We almost never bike in the summer because it is too hot, so February was perfect for long bike rides, tennis and brisk walks on the beach. I had never rented with hotels.com, but was pleasantly surprised at their Price Match and welcome package upon our arrival.

6/10 Okay

James, St. Petersburg

Liked: Staff & service
Needs a little attention...................
Perfect spot for the event that I had to attend. But a bit beat up. Blinds broken up stairs and in kitchen. Also $258.00 dollars for ???added to the bill was extreme.Jim Bodkin

8/10 Good

Paul, Cypress, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place
Wonderful place. Very small, but so is everything in this area. Great location!!! Very clean.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Gulf Breeze, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LOVE SEASIDE
Our bungalow was right in the center of the town. It was great. Seaside is a beautiful, perfect little town.

10/10 Excellent

Ced, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome experience
We'll be back again! Great place for relax family vacation!

6/10 Okay

Mars, Smyrna GA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just Okay
Highly disappointed in this cottage rental. 5 day stay cost 2200.00 for the "La Petite Mason 2". Pics on youtube video and website are very outdated and deceiving. You have to walk through a very overgrown path to reach this cottage. No view of anything from balconies because the landscape and trees are mature and overgrown. First day no maid service so I called front desk to find out about housekeeping. Was informed at my level it wasn't included and I would have to pay extra....WHAT? Extra? So what's included for 2200.00 per week? One set of bedsheets, and a few towels. Refrigerator didn't cool properly either so food didn't keep for more than a couple of days at a time, and drinks didn't cool. The room pics were shot from a panoramic point of view so they aren't nearly as spacious as they look. Did I mention there is no washer/dryer in this cottage either, so I had to hand wash our clothing in the sink and hang them to dry. Overall a very disappointing stay. For 2200.00 I could have stayed in a hotel that was full service with housekeeping and full service amenities. Even the pool and fitness center utilization would have been an extra fee. I love this cottage rental community and it's a really cool place, but I would NEVER stay in this particular cottage, the "La Petite Maison II" for more than one night, and that would be only if there were no other cottages available. Lesson learned.